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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.61, 16,947.63 and 3,507.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.61, 16,947.63 and 3,507.03 is: 5,260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.61 : 16,947.63 = 3,507.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.61/16,947.63 = 3,507.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.61x = 16,947.63 × 3,507.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.61x = 59,435,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,435,846.84/11,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.92

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